The Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) on Friday, 27 March, announced that it has postponed the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) exam in view of the nationwide lockdown to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus, reported ANI.
In India, the Ministry of Home Affairs issued an advisory to states and UTs on Friday to prevent an exodus of migrant and agricultural labourers, industrial workers, and unorganised sector workers during the nationwide lockdown to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Friday that the state government will provide meals to 325 schools, and feed over four lakh people starting Saturday.
The total number of COVID-19 cases in India has risen to 724, the Health and Family Welfare Ministry said on Friday, and 17 people have died of the COVID-19 disease.
- Karnataka’s third COVID-19 death is a 65-year-old man who in Tumakuru district on Friday
- With over 82,40 confirmed cases, US surpassed China and Italy in highest recorded number of cases, according to John Hopkins University
- First phase of Census 2021 and updation of National Population Register (NPR) postponed until further orders
- Nationwide lockdown to curb coronavirus was announced on Tuesday, beginning at midnight, 25 March, for 21 days
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US Announces Additional Financial Aid Worth $174 Million to 64 Countries, Including India
The United States on Friday, 27 March, announced $174 million financial assistance to 64 countries including $2.9 million to India to help them fight the coronavirus pandemic, PTI reported.
This is in addition to the $100 million aid announced by the US in February.
The newly announced assistance is part of a larger American global response package across multiple departments and agencies, including the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The funding is for 64 of the most at-risk countries facing the threat of the global pandemic.
Coronavirus: Confirmed Cases Cross 1,00,000 in the US
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the United States have crossed 1,00,000, AFP news agency reported.
COVID-19: 2 More Test Positive in Jammu and Kashmir
Two more persons have tested positive for coronavirus in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, Principal Secretary and government spokesperson Rohit Kansal said.
345 Coronavirus Deaths, 18,000 New Cases in the US in 24 Hours
345 coronavirus deaths, 18,000 new cases in the United States in 24 hours, according to tracker, AFP news agency reported.